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1.发明授权公开(公告)号：US12234826B2
公开(公告)日：2025-02-25
申请号：US18379011
申请日：2023-10-11
Inventor： Nathan L. Tofte , Jonathan Christopher Hull , John R. Donovan , Richard Jan Tjaden
Abstract: Example systems and methods for manipulating control of sump pumps in order to extend lifespans of the sump pumps are disclosed. An example method includes activating a sump pump a first time; deactivating the sump pump when a first current water level in a sump basin in which the sump pump is disposed reaches a first low-water mark; and determining, by one or more processors, a time since a last activation of the sump pump wherein the last activation occurred when the sump pump activated the first time. When the time satisfies a threshold, the method activates the sump pump at second time, determines, by one or more processors, a second current water level in the sump basin, and in response to determining that the second current water level in the sump basin is below a second low-water mark corresponding to a bottom of an impeller of the sump pump, deactivates the sump pump.
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公开(公告)号：US20240384724A1
公开(公告)日：2024-11-21
申请号：US18784259
申请日：2024-07-25
Inventor： Nathan L. Tofte , Jonathan Christopher Hull , John R. Donovan , Richard Jan Tjaden
Abstract: A sump pump system may implement adaptive learning and machine learning techniques to facilitate improved control of sump pumps. A sump pump system may implement the described techniques to generate, train, and/or implement a machine learning model that is capable of predicting or estimating one or more conditions of the sump pump system (e.g., water level in the basin, motor malfunction, stuck impeller, geyser effect, blocked outlet pipe, faulty level sensor/switch, faulty bearing, failure to engage pump at high-water mark, etc.) based on one or more detected input variables (e.g., acceleration or vibration patterns detected in water, on a pump, or on a pipe; capacitance values of water; audio signatures; electrical signatures, such as power or current draw; pump motor rotation speed; water pressure signatures or values, such as those detected at the bottom of a sump basin; etc.).
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公开(公告)号：US20240183133A1
公开(公告)日：2024-06-06
申请号：US18459341
申请日：2023-08-31
Inventor： John R. Donovan , Joseph Robert Brannan , Aaron Williams , Jeffrey Wilson Stoiber , Bryan R. Nussbaum , EllaKate LeFebre
IPC: E03B7/07
Abstract: Techniques are described herein for detecting status changes to fluid flow devices. An exemplary computer-implemented method may include (1) receiving, from a sensor disposed proximate to a fluid flow device, a vibration signal; (2) determining a current flow rate within the fluid flow device based upon the vibration signal; (3) detecting a status change of the fluid flow device based upon a comparison between the current flow rate and a prior flow rate; (4) determining a recommended remediation action to adjust the current flow rate to the prior flow rate; and (5) generating an alert signal indicating the status change and the recommended remediation action.
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公开(公告)号：US20240167864A1
公开(公告)日：2024-05-23
申请号：US18459334
申请日：2023-08-31
Inventor： John R. Donovan , Joseph Robert Brannan , Aaron Williams , Jeffrey Wilson Stoiber , Bryan R. Nussbaum , EllaKate LeFebre
IPC: G01F23/00 , G06F3/01 , G06F3/04815 , G06T19/00
CPC classification number: G01F23/0007 , G06F3/011 , G06F3/04815 , G06T19/00 , B64U10/00
Abstract: Techniques for detecting water hazard conditions proximate to a structure are disclosed herein. An exemplary computer-implemented method may include receiving, from a sensor disposed proximate to the structure, a water level signal, and determining a water level proximate to the structure based upon the water level signal. The exemplary computer-implemented method may further include detecting, by executing a water hazard model, a water hazard condition based upon the water level proximate to the structure, and determining (i) a recommended mitigation action to mitigate damage to the structure from the water hazard condition and (ii) a cause of the water hazard condition. The exemplary computer-implemented method may further include generating an alert signal indicating the water hazard condition and the recommended mitigation action.
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5.发明公开公开(公告)号：US20240287993A1
公开(公告)日：2024-08-29
申请号：US18656379
申请日：2024-05-06
Inventor： Nathan L. Tofte , Jonathan Christopher Hull , John R. Donovan , Richard Jan Tjaden
CPC classification number: F04D15/0272 , F04D13/08 , F04D13/086 , F04D15/0077 , F04D15/0088 , F04D15/0209 , F04D15/0218 , F04D15/0227 , F04D15/0254 , G05B13/021 , G05B13/026 , G05B13/0265 , G05B15/02 , G06N20/00 , G08B21/182 , H04L12/2823
Abstract: A sump pump system enables automatic determination and utilization of frequencies for mechanical shakers for sump pumps. These techniques may be implemented to detect a fault (e.g., a stuck impeller) with a sump pump and to identify a desirable frequency at which a mechanical shaker for the sump pump should vibrate to correct the fault.
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公开(公告)号：US20240287771A1
公开(公告)日：2024-08-29
申请号：US18183620
申请日：2023-03-14
Inventor： John R. Donovan
CPC classification number: E03B7/071 , G01M3/2807
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically actuating preexisting water shut-off valves upon detection of leak conditions. A coupling of a valve actuator is connected to a handle of the valve, such that a motor of the valve actuator causes the selective opening and closing of the valve. A controller obtains water flow data from a non-intrusive flow sensor (e.g., an ultrasonic sensor) clamped onto a pipe attached to the valve in close proximity thereto, as well as obtaining additional sensor data from remote sensors disposed elsewhere in the water supply system (e.g., pressure levels measured by an in-line pressure sensor). When the controller determines a leak condition exists based upon the water flow data and the additional sensor data, it controls the actuator to close the valve. The controller may also test for leaks by periodically shutting the valve and measuring the pressure while the valve is shut.
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公开(公告)号：US20240003351A1
公开(公告)日：2024-01-04
申请号：US18369661
申请日：2023-09-18
Inventor： Nathan L. Tofte , Jonathan Christopher Hull , John R. Donovan , Richard Jan Tjaden
CPC classification number: F04D15/0218 , F04D13/08
Abstract: A sump pump system detects backflow from an outlet pipe in a sump pump system and implements control of the sump pump in light of the detected backflow (or lack thereof). The sump pump system may detect the backflow (or lack thereof) by detecting and comparing water rise rates in a sump basin before activation or engagement of the sump pump (e.g., immediately before the pump starts pumping) and after the pump has disengaged or deactivated (e.g., immediately after the pump stops pumping). The rises rates may be detected via sensors configured to detect motion or acceleration (e.g., accelerometers, inertial measurement units, or force acceleration sensors) placed in the sump basin such that detect motion of water in the basin corresponding to changing water levels.
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公开(公告)号：US20240288088A1
公开(公告)日：2024-08-29
申请号：US18136420
申请日：2023-04-19
Inventor： John R. Donovan , Richard Jan Tjaden , Susan Roth , Julie K. Fritz
CPC classification number: F16K31/055 , E03B7/072 , E03B7/075
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically actuating preexisting water shut-off valves. A coupling of a valve actuator is connected to a handle of the valve, such that a motor of the valve actuator causes the selective opening and closing of the water shut-off valve. A controller monitors and controls valve actuation by controlling the motor. In addition to actuating the water shut-off valve upon detection of leak conditions, the controller may actuate the valve in order to test the water supply system or to test operation of the water shut-off valve. The operating status of the water shut-off valve may thus be monitored in order to detect or address problems with the water shut-off valve to prevent unexpected valve failure after a leak is detected.
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9.发明公开公开(公告)号：US20240169459A1
公开(公告)日：2024-05-23
申请号：US18459378
申请日：2023-08-31
Inventor： John R. Donovan , Joseph Robert Brannan , Aaron Williams , Jeffrey Wilson Stoiber , Bryan R. Nussbaum , EllaKate LeFebre
IPC: G06Q50/26 , G05B19/042 , G06Q90/00
CPC classification number: G06Q50/265 , G05B19/042 , G06Q90/205 , G05B2219/2642
Abstract: Techniques for detecting emergency conditions within structures and initiating remediation procedures are disclosed herein. An exemplary computer-implemented method may include detecting, by one or more processors, an emergency condition within a structure; and determining, by the one or more processors, a set of remediation services corresponding to the structure based upon the emergency condition. The exemplary computer-implemented method may further include identifying, by the one or more processors, one or more remediation service providers to perform the set of remediation services; and generating, by the one or more processors, a remediation alert signal that includes contact information corresponding to at least one of the one or more remediation service providers. The exemplary computer-implemented method may further include transmitting, by the one or more processors, the remediation alert signal to a user computing device of a user associated with the structure.
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公开(公告)号：US20240167469A1
公开(公告)日：2024-05-23
申请号：US18459360
申请日：2023-08-31
Inventor： John R. Donovan , Joseph Robert Brannan , Aaron Williams , Jeffrey W. Stoiber , Bryan R. Nussbaum , EllaKate LeFebre
CPC classification number: F04B49/065 , F04B49/10 , F04B51/00 , G06Q10/10
Abstract: Techniques for determining health statuses of devices within a structure are disclosed herein. An exemplary computer-implemented method includes receiving, at one or more processors, usage data corresponding to a device associated with the structure. The usage data may include at least electrical consumption data of the device. The exemplary method may further include determining, by the one or more processors, a usage level of the device based upon the usage data, and determining, by the one or more processors utilizing a device health model, a health status of the device based upon the usage level. The exemplary method may further include generating, by the one or more processors, a recommended usage adjustment for the device based upon the health status; and causing, by the one or more processors, the recommended usage adjustment to be displayed to a user.
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